Inclusive Regions, Safer Spaces: Local and Regional Approaches to Gender Equality, Wellbeing and Digital Safety in Education

Across Europe, regions and cities are pioneering innovative ways to promote gender equality, digital safety and well-being in youth and adult education. This session features emerging cooperation between vocational schools and Regional institutions in Catalonia and Umbria in tackling these challenges, showcasing how grassroots initiatives can inform EU-wide strategies in supporting digital safe spaces, and counter gender-based violence and disinformation. Adult education initiatives focus on safe learning and working environments and on well-being; media literacy initiatives build resilience against online hate and gendered disinformation, showing how local action drives systemic change.